RODNEY HICKS

On Saturday December 4, I got to be a part of another NYC developmental workshop of Travis Russ’ THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS. It always brings my heart joy to be in the room with these beautiful and talented artists, sharing a powerful story on the shoulders we as LGBTQ people stand on.

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Gratitude.

On 11/11 I got to spend the day with Janae Burris, Bobby Bennett, Ryan Omar Stack, and Susannah McLeod. These beautiful, brilliant, funny, and moving transformational actors, and new friends, shared their Everything in my home as we rehearsed and revised this script, preparing for the December 4th Denver reading presentation of my latest play, inhale-EXHALE.

With humbled confidence, I am incredibly proud of the 5-year journey it has taken to write this new two-act play. I believe that I have found the balance and tone to strike a harmonizing chord to lift, move, and elevate you in this new play for today. That is all I will say, the play will speak for itself.

Yes, I began my career as an actor, but as an artist, we can be ALL things. Never put anyone in a box, it will always burst open.

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Join us in welcoming the souls who will bring life to the story of "Passing Strange." Each artist has been chosen not just for their immense talent, but for their profound connection to the essence of their characters. They are not merely playing roles; they are living, breathing embodiments of the story we are set to tell.

Cast: Delphon "DJ" Curtis, Charles Grant, Jelani Kee, Jasonica Moore, LaRhonda Steele, Lauren Steele, Andrea Vernae

Musical direction by Kennedy Verrett
Choreography by Muffie Delgado Connelly
Directed by Rodney Hicks

Passing Strange | Portland Playhouse | Portland, Oregon
April 17 – May 26, 2024

For tickets please visit:
www.portlandplayhouse.org

COMING SOON in 2024

Thank you Portland Playhouse for the opportunity to direct PASSING STRANGE as an immersive experience at your theatre. Spring 2024.

i am looking forward to being back in the Pacific Northwest co-creating with our fabulous team. Muffie Delgado Connelly is our choreographer and Kennedy Verrett is our music director. Our cast-our band will be comprised of all Portland based artists.

“I felt like, immediately like, there was this possibility that maybe there was like a Nexus, that we could create, where like our thing, our rock thing, could maybe meet up with that musical theatre thing.” - Stew

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Disney’s 'The Slumber Party’ directed by Veronica Rodriguez. Premieres on Disney Plus Friday, July 28th. I am grateful to have been a small part of this FUN film for the whole family. And honored to be the first gay parents in a Disney live-action film. Stars Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, Tituss Burgess, and more.

CHESS at The Muny July 5-11, 2023. What a fabulous time we all had working on this cult-favorite musical. It was great fun.

“Let the games begin!” Opening footage of CHESS at The Muny through July 11th. Check us out if you can.

Please click the link for full article: Taylor Louderman, Rodney Hicks, John Riddle, more to lead Muny’s Chess

I am looking forward to returning to the MUNY as Walter De Courcey in Benny Andersson; ‎Björn Ulvaeus‎ & Tim Rice’s CHESS. From July 5-11, 2023. Very exciting cast, it is sure to be a fun summer. I am grateful to be back on stage again.

Actor representation: CESD Talent Agency

inhale-EXHALE is about a town of people in everywhere America–today and yesterday. You will meet and get to know Betty Ann Clayton, Gil Hart, Will Hart, Geneva Brown, and The Washingtons–as their lives intersect, entangle, and connect in this healing satire for today that reflects the question, "Can't we all just get along?"